Funding What Works: Second Step® Programs
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Second Step programs align with key state, federal, and private funding sources. Learn more about how to identify, access, and sustain funding for Second Step programs.
See what’s possible when funding meets impact
Learn how Ogden School District found a sustainable funding plan for their Second Step initiative. Read more.
Build your funding strategy
Federal funding sources
Review and understand federal funding sources and state-by-state allocations of funds.
Grant application checklist
Streamline your funding application process with this clear, step-by-step checklist designed to help you prepare a complete and competitive grant submission.
Beyond Budget Uncertainty webinar
Gain practical strategies that help schools and districts continue investing in human skills programs using the federal tools they already have.
Make the case for funding what works
Learn more about Second Step programs as a districtwide solution
Review Second Step programs’ impact and evidence
Access tools to help make the case for human skills instruction
Sustain your initiative
Learn how you can use district and school outcome data to support your funding goals.
Use our Second Step Outcomes Report Card template to help make the case for or sustain funding.
Ready to build your sustainable Second Step® initiative?
Reach out to our expert team to learn ways to build and sustain your Second Step initiative.
